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"OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
OVER 60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £73,750 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price £110,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value UP TO 50% to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website.
Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE.
Please note Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over 60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £110,000, please contact the estate agent Andrew Craig.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
New to the market and offered with no onward chain, this well presented semi detached home is ideal for first time buyers. Conveniently located close to parks, schools, Houghton Burn, golf clubs, and excellent road links for commuting, the property offers a great balance of comfort and accessibility.

Inside, the layout includes a welcoming entrance hallway, a bright and spacious lounge that flows into a dining area, and a modern kitchen with integrated appliances. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes, with the master extending the full width of the front of the house. A stylish, contemporary bathroom completes the interior.

Outside, the property benefits from front and rear gardens, off road parking via a driveway, and a useful outhouse that could be used as storage or even a home gym. The current owner has confirmed the property was fully rewired in January 2025, with supporting documentation available. Early viewing is highly recommended.
ENTRANCE PORCH
Double glazed door into Hallway.
HALLWAY
Storage cupboard, radiator and stairs to first floor Landing.
LOUNGE 3.63m 11 11 x 4.31m 14 2
Double glazed bay window to front, radiator and open plan into the Dining Area.
DINING ROOM 2.24m 7 4 x 3.06m 10 0
Double glazed window and radiator.
KITCHEN 2.39m 7 10 x 2.98m 9 9
Modern fitted kitchen with wall and base units with contrasting worktops, integrated oven and hob, full size dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freeze, COMBI boiler is located here, double glazed window and tiling to floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Double glazed window.
BATHROOM
Bath with shower over and shower screen, sink with vanity unit, chrome radiator and two double glazed windows.
REAR BEDROOM 3.09m 10 2 x 3.23m 10 7
Fitted wardrobes, double glazed window and radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM 3.42m 11 3 x 4.59m 15 1
Fitted wardrobes, two sets of double glazed windows and radiator.
OUTHOUSE
Double glazed door to yard, two storage cupboards and door to the front.
EXTERNALLY
Gardens to front and rear.
PARKING
Driveway providing off road parking.
Tenure
We have been informed the property is Freehold.

We will provide as much information about tenure as we are able to and in the case of leasehold properties, we can in most cases provide a copy of the lease. They can be complex and buyers are advised to take legal advice upon the full terms of a lease. Where a lease is not readily available we will apply for a copy and this can take time.
Broadband & Mobile Coverage
The Ofcom website states the average broadband download speed of 9 Mbps and a maximum download speed of 1800 Mbps at this postcode DH5 8EF and mobile coverage is provided by EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone. The checker results are predictions and should not be regarded as guaranteed.
Council Tax
The GOV.UK website states the property is Council Tax Band A
The Agent Of The North
Andrew Craig is The Agent of the North and as Chartered Surveyors we can help you with all your Residential and Commercial property needs. Sales, Conveyancing, Lettings, Property Management, Surveys and Valuations. Call now on
Money Laundering Regulations
Please note that any offers will require you to be financially verified, meaning you ll need to provide us sight of a mortgage in principle, proof of deposit funds, and proof of cash. You ll also need to provide us with full chain details including agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations all buyers will be required to provide us with proof of identification before we can issue acceptance letters and solicitors are instructed.
Material Information
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure and lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been recently constructed, extended or converted, that planning building regulation consents are in place. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only, as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for purpose. We offer our clients an optional conveyancing service, through panel conveyancing firms, via Move With Us and we receive on average a referral fee of one hundred and ninety four pounds, only on completion of the sale. If you do use this service, the referral fee is included within the amount that you will be quoted by our suppliers. All quotes will also provide details of referral fees payable.

EPC Rating C

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended converted, planning building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home."